NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC) VACANCIES

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC)

RE-ADVERTISEMENT: THREE MINISTERIAL REPRESENTATIVES (3) TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF CITRUS INDUSTRY TRUST

The National Agricultural Marketing Council’s (NAMC) Agricultural Industry Trusts unit plays a key role in facilitating effective communication between the Agricultural Industry Trusts and the Minister of Agriculture. One of its primary responsibilities is overseeing the process for appointing Ministerial Representatives to various Agricultural Industry Trusts, ensuring proper governance and alignment with sectoral transformation goals. This announcement specifically pertains to the Citrus Industry Trust and is intended to initiate and guide the appointment process for a Ministerial Representative within the Trust.

OBJECTIVES OF THE CITRUS INDUSTRY TRUST:
a. To finance basic and applied research relating to the production and marketing of citrus;
b. To promote and finance training programmes that facilitate learning new skills with respect to citrus industry participants, with particular regard to making the industry representative of the South African society;
c. To grant bursaries or financial aid to persons in the furtherance of their studies relating to the citrus industry;
d. To finance the collection and dissemination of marketing and other information relevant to the citrus industry;
e. To finance and nurture marketing skills in the citrus industry;
f. To finance the promotion of the citrus industry in a national context, and especially overseas;
g. To finance mechanisms for the social development and welfare of all directly affected groups in the citrus industry, including labour;
h. To finance any organisation or institution that has as its aims one or more of the above objectives; and
i. In general, to promote the aims of the citrus industry by providing financial aid

QUALIFYING CRITERIA TO SERVE AS A MINISTERIAL TRUSTEE:
a. Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa.
b. Possess the ability to analyse and interpret financial statements and investments.
c. Have a minimum of five years’ experience in the fields of agriculture, land reform, and rural development.
d. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the government’s transformation policies.
e. Show a strong desire to advocate for and advance the interests of smallholder farmers in the Citrus Industry.
f. Not be an immediate family member of, nor have any business affiliations with, members of the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC).
g. Possess excellent teamwork and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
h. Be willing to accept the duties and responsibilities of a ministerial representative.
i. Understand agricultural Trusts, statutory levies, and their objectives.
j. Understanding of the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act and Trust Property Control Act

RESPONSIBILITIES OF MINISTERIAL TRUSTEES:
a. Ministerial Trustees have a legal obligation to take shared responsibility for the Agricultural Industry Trusts in which they represent the Minister on, and must ensure that;
i. The Trust pursues its objectives or purposes as set out in the Trust deed;
ii. The assets of the Trust are protected and used exclusively to pursue its purposes; and
iii. The Trust complies with the law and its governing documents.
b. The Ministerial Trustees should be available for the meetings and report to the NAMC regarding the key issues discussed and decisions taken during the meeting;
c. Report to the NAMC regarding activities of the Citrus Industry Trust on a continuous basis;
d. Ensure that Agricultural Industry Trust funds are utilised in a manner that is consistent with objectives of the Trusts deed and the Marketing of Agricultural Products ACT and that transformation projects are undertaken in accordance with the transformation charters for Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
a. Research;
b. Agriculture and awareness of emerging farmer issues;
c. Serving the public interests;
d. Governance;
e. Diversity;
f. Financial management;
g. Political/Local, Provincial and National government knowledge; and
h. Legal knowledge

TERMS OF MINISTERIAL REPRESENTATIVE:
The term of the Ministerial Trustees is three (3) years. Ministerial Trustees may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms, and the reappointment is subject to their performance and commitment in the first term. Ministerial Trustees who have served for two consecutive terms will not be eligible for reappointment.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with a one-page motivation letter and copies of qualifications in a zipped folder:
Mr. Maremo Mphahlele: maremo@namc.co.za

Closing date: 10 September 2025

If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.

1 X MINISTERIAL TRUSTEE TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE SORGHUM TRUST (ST)

The National Agricultural Marketing Council’s (NAMC) Agricultural Industry Trusts unit is responsible for facilitating effective communication between the agricultural industries and the Minister of the Department of Agriculture (DoA). Among other things, Agricultural Industry Trusts unit is expected to facilitate the process of the appointment of Ministerial Trustees. This release is aimed at fulfilling that activity regarding the Sorghum Trust (ST).

OBJECTIVES OF THE BOARD OF THE SORGHUM TRUST (ST)::
The main objective of the Trust is to maximise the income of the Trust and to provide funding for the benefit of the Sorghum Industry and in particular, without limiting the generality of the foregoing in any manner whatsoever, for:
• Sorghum research and development projects in the interest of the Sorghum Industry; and
• The maintenance of information required by the Sorghum Industry.

QUALIFYING CRITERIA TO SERVE AS A MINISTERIAL TRUSTEE:
a. Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa;
b. Possess the ability to analyse and interpret financial statements and investments;
c. Have a minimum of five years’ experience in the fields of agriculture, land reform, and rural development;
d. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the government’s transformation policies;
e. Show a strong desire to advocate for and advance the interests of smallholder farmers in the Wheat industry;
f. Not be an immediate family member of, nor have any business affiliations with, members of the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC);
g. Possess excellent teamwork and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively as a member of a team;
h. Be willing to accept the duties and responsibilities of a ministerial Trustee;
i. Have an understanding of agricultural Trusts, statutory levies, and their objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF MINISTERIAL TRUSTEES:
a. Ministerial Trustees have a legal obligation to take shared responsibility for the Trust in which they represent the Minister on, and must ensure that;
i. The Trust pursues its objectives as outlined in the Trust Deed;
ii. The assets of the Trust are protected and used exclusively to pursue its objectives; and
b. The Ministerial Trustees should be available for the meetings and report to the NAMC regarding the key issues discussed and decisions taken during the meeting; and
c. Report to the NAMC regarding activities of Sorghum Trust on a continuous basis;
d. Ensure that the assets of the Trust and levy funds are utilized in a manner that is consistent with objectives of the Trust Deed and the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (MAP Act).

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
a. Research;
b. Agriculture and awareness of emerging farmer issues;
c. Serving the public interests;
d. Governance;
e. Diversity;
f. Financial management;
g. Political/ Local, Provincial and National government knowledge; and
h. Legal knowledge

TERMS OF MINISTERIAL TRUSTEE:
The term of the Ministerial Trustees is three (3) years. Ministerial Trustees may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms, and the reappointment is subject to their performance and commitment in the first term. Ministerial Trustees who have served for two consecutive terms will not be eligible for reappointment.

Please forward your CV along with a motivational letter, which should not exceed two pages in length, to:
Mr. Malapane Thamaga: mthamaga@namc.co.za or
Mr. Maremo Mphahlele: mmphahlele@namc.co.za

Closing date: 05 September 2025

If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.

1 X MINISTERIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF MAIZE TRUST (MT)

The National Agricultural Marketing Council’s (NAMC) Agricultural Industry Trusts Division is responsible for facilitating effective communication between the agricultural industries and the Minister of the Department of Agriculture (DoA). Among other things, Agricultural Industry Trusts Division is expected to facilitate the process of the appointment of Ministerial Representatives. This advertisement is aimed at fulfilling that activity regarding the Maize Trust (MT).

OBJECTIVES OF THE BOARD OF THE MAIZE TRUST (MT)::
The sole and principal objective of the Maize Trust is to provide funding for the benefit of the maize industry in the Republic of South Africa and more specifically to financially support:
• Market and production related to scientific and/or technical research in respect of maize and the acquisition, assimilation and dissemination of market information for maize and in respect of the maize industry.
• Market access in respect of South African maize (inter alia by providing marketing infrastructure, training and assistance in rural areas where the need thereto exists).

RESPONSIBILITIES OF MINISTERIAL REPRESENTATIVES:
a. Ministerial Representatives have a legal obligation to take shared responsibility for the Trust in which they represent the Minister on, and must ensure that;
i. The Trust pursues its objectives as outlined in the Trust Deed;
ii. The assets of the Agency are protected and used exclusively to pursue its objectives; and
b. The Ministerial Representatives should be available for the meetings and report to the NAMC regarding the key issues discussed and decisions taken during the meeting; and
c. Report to the NAMC regarding activities of Maize Trust on a continuous basis;
d. Ensure that the assets of the Agency and levy funds are utilized in a manner that is consistent with objectives of the Trust Deed and the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (MAP Act).

QUALIFYING CRITERIA TO SERVE AS A MINISTERIAL REPRESENTATIVE:
a. Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa;
b. Possess the ability to analyse and interpret financial statements and investments;
c. Have a minimum of five years’ experience in the fields of agriculture, land reform, and rural development;
d. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the government’s transformation policies;
e. Show a strong desire to advocate for and advance the interests of smallholder farmers in the maize industry;
f. Not be an immediate family member of, nor have any business affiliations with, members of the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC);
g. Possess excellent teamwork and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively as a member of a team;
h. Be willing to accept the duties and responsibilities of a ministerial representative;
i. Have an understanding of Agricultural Trusts, statutory levies, and their objectives.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
a. Research;
b. Agriculture and awareness of emerging farmer issues;
c. Serving the public interests;
d. Governance;
e. Diversity;
f. Financial management;
g. Political/Local, Provincial and National government knowledge; and
h. Legal knowledge

TERMS OF MINISTERIAL REPRESENTATIVE:
The term of the Ministerial Trustees is two (2) years. Ministerial Trustees may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms, and the reappointment is subject to their performance and commitment in the first term. Ministerial Trustees who have served for two consecutive terms will not be eligible for reappointment.

Please forward your CV along with a motivational letter, which should not exceed two pages in length, to:
Mr. Malapane Thamaga: mthamaga@namc.co.za or
Mr. Maremo Mphahlele: maremo@namc.co.za

Closing date: 05 September 2025

If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.

1 X MINISTERIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF WOOL TRUST

The National Agricultural Marketing Council’s (NAMC) Agricultural Industry Trusts unit plays a key role in facilitating effective communication between the Agricultural Industry Trusts and the Minister of Agriculture. One of its primary responsibilities is overseeing the process for appointing Ministerial Representatives to various Agricultural Industry Trusts, ensuring proper governance and alignment with sectoral transformation goals. This announcement specifically pertains to the Wool Trust and is intended to initiate and guide the appointment process for a Ministerial Representative within the Trust.

OBJECTIVES OF THE WOOL TRUST:
The objectives of the Wool Trust are:
a. The protection of the Trust assets and the Trust capital
b. The productive utilisation of the assets and capital of the Trust so as to increase the value thereof and to maximise the income;
c. The enhancement of the viability of the South African wool industry through the financing of:
I. Research in connection with the improvement, production, manufacturing, processing, storage, or marketing of wool; and/or
II. Activities designed to promote wool production and stimulate and increase the demand for and consumption of South African wool; and/or
III. The provision of training and information to existing and prospective wool producers and;
d. To ensure that funds allocated to the wool industry are utilised effectively.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF MINISTERIAL TRUSTEES:
a. Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa.
b. Possess the ability to analyse and interpret financial statements and investments.
c. Have a minimum of five years’ experience in the fields of agriculture, land reform, and rural development.
d. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the government’s transformation policies.
e. Show a strong desire to advocate for and advance the interests of smallholder farmers in the Lucerne industry.
f. Not be an immediate family member of, nor have any business affiliations with, members of the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC).
g. Possess excellent teamwork and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
h. Be willing to accept the duties and responsibilities of a ministerial representative.
i. Understand agricultural Trusts, statutory levies, and their objectives.
j. Understanding of the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act and Trust Property Control Act

RESPONSIBILITIES OF MINISTERIAL TRUSTEES:TIVE:
a. Ministerial Trustees have a legal obligation to take shared responsibility for the Agricultural Industry Trusts in which they represent the Minister on, and must ensure that;
i. The Trust pursues its objectives or purposes as set out in the Trust deed;
ii. The assets of the Trust are protected and used exclusively to pursue its purposes; and
iii. The Trust complies with the law and its governing documents.
b. The Ministerial Trustees should be available for the meetings and report to the NAMC regarding the key issues discussed and decisions taken during the meeting;
c. Report to the NAMC regarding activities of the Wool Trust on a continuous basis;
d. Ensure that Agricultural Industry Trusts’ and levy funds are utilised in a manner that is consistent with objectives of the Trusts deed and that transformation projects are undertaken in accordance with the transformation charters for Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
a. Research;
b. Agriculture and awareness of emerging farmer issues;
c. Serving the public interests;
d. Governance;
e. Diversity;
f. Financial management;
g. Political/ Local, Provincial and National government knowledge; and
h. Legal knowledge

TERMS OF MINISTERIAL TRUSTEES:
The term of the Ministerial Trustees is three (3) years. Ministerial Trustees may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms, and the reappointment is subject to their performance and commitment in the first term. Ministerial Trustees who have served for two consecutive terms will not be eligible for reappointment.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with a one-page motivation letter and copies of qualifications:
Mr. Phelelani Sibiya at e-mail psibiya@namc.co.za and Ms. Nomantande Yeki at email nyeki@namc.co.za

Closing date: 05 September 2025

If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.

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